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Instagram tests AI tools to restrict underage accounts and enhance privacy
Meta’s new AI system proactively identifies teens posing as adults and restricts their access to content.
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China's BYD to reboot European operations due to strategy mishaps: sources
BYD retools its Europe strategy with local hires, more hybrids, and an expanded dealer network after early missteps.
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Tesla’s Optimus robots hit by China’s rare earth export curbs
China imposes export curbs on heavy rare earths like terbium, dysprosium over concern of usage for military purposes
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Samsung, LG sue Indian govt over e-waste recycling price rules
New e-waste recycling regulations mandate minimum payment of US$0.26 per kg to recyclers
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Lab-grown food heads to space in breakthrough experiment
ESA's initiative aims to reduce cost of feeding astronauts which currently stands at £20,000 per day
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Pi coin stirs ETF buzz as price wavers below $1
Technical indicators suggest PI may drop to month’s low of $0.40 unless confirms double-bottom rebound at $0.6040
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Japanese firms invest in FPT’s Nvidia AI-powered data center in Vietnam
Sumitomo Corp, SBI Holdings announce decision to acquire 20% stakes each in FPT Smart Cloud Japan
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OpenAI CEO says polite prompts like ‘please’ & 'thank you' are costing millions in power
Being polite to AI may be charming, but it’s racking up a shockingly expensive electricity bill.
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WhatsApp introduces in-app translation feature
The translation toggle can be found within the chat information screen
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Who is Lucy Guo? Youngest self-made woman billionaire surpassing Taylor Swift
According to Forbes, Guo’s net worth surges past $1.2 billion following raised valuation of Scale AI to $25 billion
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Shining a light on Pakistan’s solar boom
The country became the world’s top solar panel importer in 2024, signaling the rapid shift it its energy landscape
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Why hailstorms happen and how giant hailstones form
Recently, hailstorm caused significant property damage in Islamabad, with many residents reporting broken car windows
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Robots join thousands in Beijing half-marathon to showcase China’s tech
Beijing’s 21km race tests 20 bipedal robots in real-world conditions at state-backed high-tech E-Town hub
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Zuckerberg admits Facebook, Instagram use is declining amid FTC probe
Meta stopped sharing user stats; studies show TikTok leads with 108 mins/day vs. 63 on Facebook, 48 on Instagram
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China has world’s first thorium reactor in landmark for clean nuclear energy
China powers up world’s only operating thorium reactor in Gobi Desert, advancing clean nuclear energy.
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White House adviser claims US has tech to 'manipulate time and space'
Michael Kratsios' remark about US tech that can "manipulate time and space" triggers viral speculation online.
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Instagram launches new ‘Blend’ feature for shared Reels feed with your besties
A Reels feed made just for you and your partner in scroll.
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US judge rules Google illegally dominates ad tech markets
Google hit with second monopoly ruling, this time in ad tech, after earlier judgment over online search.
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Arslan Ash withdraws from Riyadh, Evo Japan events due to visa issues
Arslan Ash confirms withdrawal from Evo Japan, Riyadh esports events in 2025 due to ongoing visa complications.
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Spotify denies hacking speculation, resolves global outage
Spotify confirms outage on 16 April wasn't a hack; services restored same day after global disruption.
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Company in US introduces affordable panels with zero upfront costs
Palmetto retains ownership of solar panels, handles affordable installation, maintenance under its'LightReach Program'
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Who is Tiffany Fong? Crypto influencer whom Elon Musk allegedly asked to have his baby
Fong was one of multiple women musk reportedly approached
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Asia to continue global 'microchip' domination due to Trump tariffs
Experts say Trump's tariffs, labour gaps may help Asia retain dominance in global microchip production.
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X/Twitter is shutting down DM's and replacing them with 'XChat'
'XChat' is coming, and no one knows what that means.
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TikTok rolls out community notes, but with a twist from Meta and X’s versions
TikTok adds crowd-sourced fact checks.
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Zoom restores service after global outage disrupts thousands of users
Users encounter error code 5003 as disruption lasts 30 minutes with over 67,000 issue reports logged globally
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K2-18b: Strongest signs of extraterrestrial life found on distant planet
Chemical signals found on a distant exoplanet could point to biological processes
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Trump administration mulls ban on Chinese AI firm DeepSeek
Measures may include ban on US sales of Nvidia’s advanced AI chips to DeepSeek, restricting access to its AI services
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OpenAI reportedly working on AI image-focused social media app
OpenAI eyes social app to gather real-time visual data, boosting AI development and competitive positioning
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Google unveils Veo 2 AI tool for text-to-video creation
Google expands Whisk tool to animate text-image prompts into 8-sec clips, alongside launch of Veo 2 AI video generator
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Sony hits Türkiye with massive 55% PlayStation Plus price hike
Sony announces sharp PlayStation Plus price hikes in Türkiye, with Deluxe tier rising 55% to ₺4,266 from 24 June 2025.
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Elon Musk's racially-charged row with South Africa over Starlink
Elon Musk's claim that Starlink is barred from South Africa due to racial laws sparks diplomatic tensions.
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Zuckerberg considered spinning off Instagram amid antitrust fears: Memo Reveals
Although Meta did not pursue spin-off, document shows Zuckerberg was aware of potential legal risks
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Tesla stock near ‘Death Cross’ after market volatility amid tariff uncertainty
Tesla shares hit a key technical signal known as the “death cross” amid ongoing volatility and global tariff concerns.
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Nvidia to take $5.5b charge as US restricts chip exports to China
Shares in Nvidia fell nearly 6% in after-hours trading. AMD shares also dropped 7%.
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Japan issues cease-and-desist order against Google over antitrust violations
Japan orders Google to stop antitrust practices involving Android apps in first-ever move against GAFAM tech giant.
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Thousands report 4Chan down, speculation over leaked data and suspected hack
Thousands report 4Chan outage amid claims of leaked admin emails, chat logs and full database hack.
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WhatsApp introduces new video status update
Meta is implementing the feature gradually, so not all beta testers will see the update simultaneously.
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Meta to use public EU data for AI training despite privacy concerns
Proactive measures indicate a shift towards user-informed machine learning.
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'Silicon Six' tech firms accused of avoiding $278bn in US taxes over decade
Six top US tech firms underpaid nearly $278bn in taxes over 10 years, according to a Fair Tax Foundation report.
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Why are airlines banning power banks mid-flight?
IATA updates safety rules over power bank fire risks, prompting airlines to tighten in-flight battery use regulations.
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WhatsApp rolls out group chat indicators, document scanning, and more
WhatsApp adds highlight-only group alerts and event creation in chats, with RSVP options and guest invites
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Webb telescope reveals alien planet died in fiery plunge toward its star
Webb telescope reveals planet's death was different than thought, showing it plunged into star after orbit decay
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ChatGPT can now remember everything you tell it - here's how that works
Every chat is smarter, faster, and way more personal.
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NASA astronaut shares mesmerising aurora videos from space
The veteran astronaut’s view of auroras stuns social media users around the world.
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AI-generated barbie dolls flood social media — are you looking to make your own doll?
After the Ghibli trend, Barbiecore blends nostalgia with AI creativity in just a few simple clicks.
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Nintendo delays Switch 2 launch in China indefinitely
Nintendo pumps the brakes on the anticipated new edition of the Switch in China.
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World's first baby born via AI-powered IVF system
A breakthrough in fertility tech shows potential to reduce human error during IVF treatments.
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Apple airlifts 1.5m iPhones from India to bypass Trump tariffs
With tariffs on China soaring, Apple boosts reliance on Indian manufacturing.
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Amazon cancels orders from China, Asia to curb impact of new US tariffs
Amazon hasn't commented, but timing of order cuts suggests it's reacting to rising costs from new trade tariffs